Abuse areas
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As expected, unfortunately we have some clearly heavily abused areas in Brazil.
I just found one when reviewing and it's just hard to believe.
It's around Av. Curió - Ponta da Areia, Caravelas - BA, 45900-000, Brazil (-17.733583,-39.185214)
There's even a photosphere to confirm, so it looks ok:
But then when we look at the duplicates:
What? 2 pairs of duplicates? Let's see the rest...
We can create a small game... How many replicated POIs can you find?
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Here is a list of all POIs sorted by image:
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.72433,-39.182043&z=17&pll=-17.72433,-39.182043
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726344,-39.17757&z=17&pll=-17.726344,-39.17757
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726748,-39.181344&z=17&pll=-17.726748,-39.181344
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.72799,-39.178719&z=17&pll=-17.72799,-39.178719
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.725722,-39.178062&z=17&pll=-17.725722,-39.178062
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.728434,-39.179394&z=17&pll=-17.728434,-39.179394
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.728305,-39.180067&z=17&pll=-17.728305,-39.180067
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.727249,-39.180317&z=17&pll=-17.727249,-39.180317
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.72691,-39.180698&z=17&pll=-17.72691,-39.180698
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726136,-39.181622&z=17&pll=-17.726136,-39.181622
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.725542,-39.181765&z=17&pll=-17.725542,-39.181765
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.727223,-39.181985&z=17&pll=-17.727223,-39.181985
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.72784,-39.181995&z=17&pll=-17.72784,-39.181995
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.728984,-39.182559&z=17&pll=-17.728984,-39.182559
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.732106,-39.193434&z=17&pll=-17.732106,-39.193434
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.728709,-39.181767&z=17&pll=-17.728709,-39.181767
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.728554,-39.178759&z=17&pll=-17.728554,-39.178759
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.73281,-39.184499&z=17&pll=-17.73281,-39.184499
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.733583,-39.185214&z=17&pll=-17.733583,-39.185214
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.732105,-39.192913&z=17&pll=-17.732105,-39.192913
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.723698,-39.181946&z=17&pll=-17.723698,-39.181946
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.729722,-39.179577&z=17&pll=-17.729722,-39.179577
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726599,-39.181993&z=17&pll=-17.726599,-39.181993
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.731215,-39.182236&z=17&pll=-17.731215,-39.182236
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.731952,-39.182676&z=17&pll=-17.731952,-39.182676
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.725877,-39.177493&z=17&pll=-17.725877,-39.177493
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726896,-39.178079&z=17&pll=-17.726896,-39.178079
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726172,-39.181856&z=17&pll=-17.726172,-39.181856
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.725529,-39.18136&z=17&pll=-17.725529,-39.18136
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.730292,-39.183028&z=17&pll=-17.730292,-39.183028
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.730755,-39.181609&z=17&pll=-17.730755,-39.181609
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.731816,-39.183291&z=17&pll=-17.731816,-39.183291
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.726262,-39.178013&z=17&pll=-17.726262,-39.178013
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.727043,-39.177458&z=17&pll=-17.727043,-39.177458
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.727831,-39.180424&z=17&pll=-17.727831,-39.180424
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.727364,-39.178731&z=17&pll=-17.727364,-39.178731
Guess I was right.
You're asking too much. I've heard from a friend that learned computer programming for whole ten minutes that it's impossible to find if two images are exactly the same.
And you just destroyed the game. Thanks a lot though, it was very quick.
@NianticGiffard , can you take a look at this charming neighborhood?
sorry xD
In this case, we are not even talking about similar pictures. It's just the same file. Amazing that Niantic doesn't check for this.
Guess there is also a new trend in Brazil:
" Swimmin' n' Spinnin' "
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.735145,-39.266898&z=17&pll=-17.735145,-39.266898
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.734469,-39.266821&z=17&pll=-17.734469,-39.266821
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.736051,-39.265641&z=17&pll=-17.736051,-39.265641
Duplicates:
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.73932,-39.257145&z=17&pll=-17.73932,-39.257145
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.739278,-39.258038&z=17&pll=-17.739278,-39.258038
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.738118,-39.25741&z=17&pll=-17.738118,-39.25741
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.739094,-39.256054&z=17&pll=-17.739094,-39.256054
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.739687,-39.258708&z=17&pll=-17.739687,-39.258708
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.738435,-39.256221&z=17&pll=-17.738435,-39.256221
What about an invisible house?
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.73979,-39.257407&z=17&pll=-17.73979,-39.257407
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.738902,-39.257476&z=17&pll=-17.738902,-39.257476
@aleprj-PGO Thank you for your work, it is not only you who likes to appeal and shows the truth, in Brazil, has these "Wayspots" that players are interested in pokestops / Gyms, but it is not only in Bahia, there was in several states this use of illegal method, so I appeal sometimes, so that the game is fair.
I just posted a screenshot here, @LukeAllStars-ING is the one that actually did the hard work. I will post here if I find other abuse areas. I know at least another one already, but it's one that is very hard to handle being away, as the street view is outdated and it's not as blatant as this one.
I have reason to suspect pretty much all of the POIs mentioned there, but without proper proof I don't want to request their removal.
Love the houses on the soccer field. Great catch.
Looks like the submitter left his name in the photosphere too.
Yeah, he's busted 😂
At least all of the duplicates are gone now. But, I...
Found another fake:
https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=-17.740086,-39.256717&z=17&pll=-17.740086,-39.256717
@NianticGiffard, although there was no answer here, I see the actions were taken, right?
Yup, we have reviewed the report and have taken action on 48 Wayspots and 8 Wayfinders in accordance with our policies. While we are unable to discuss our actions in detail to protect the submitter’s privacy, they may include, but are not limited to, sending a warning message, placing restrictions on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO, or Ingress account, putting their account on probation, or placing a temporary or permanent suspension on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO or Ingress account.
Thanks for helping us maintain the quality of the Wayspots.
I want to make a report to these Fake Wayspot, Through the Satellite Images it is visible that they are fake.
localization: Salinas-MG -16.062848,-42.239102
Wayspot fake⬇️
Praça pública Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06243,-42.240073&z=18&pll=-16.06243,-42.240073
Igreja Católica Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.062953,-42.240643&z=18&pll=-16.062953,-42.240643
Igreja Mundial do poder de deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06335,-42.240708&z=19&pll=-16.06335,-42.240708
Igreja universal Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06378,-42.240668&z=19&pll=-16.06378,-42.240668
Assembleia de Deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.062976,-42.240049&z=19&pll=-16.062976,-42.240049
Grafite Homem Rico Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063035,-42.239814&z=19&pll=-16.063035,-42.239814
Quadra de esportes Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063354,-42.240043&z=19&pll=-16.063354,-42.240043
Academia ao Ar livre Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063419,-42.239802&z=20&pll=-16.063419,-42.239802
Igreja universal Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063591,-42.240161&z=19&pll=-16.063591,-42.240161
Assembleia de Deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063775,-42.240025&z=19&pll=-16.063775,-42.240025
Igreja evangélica Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063771,-42.239797&z=19&pll=-16.063771,-42.239797
Igreja pentecostal Da paz espiritual Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063948,-42.239263&z=19&pll=-16.063948,-42.239263
I want to make a report to these Fake Wayspot, All are Fake ,From the map it is visible that they are fake
Location:Salinas-MG -16.062848,-42.239102
Coordinates ⬇️
Praça pública Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06243,-42.240073&z=18&pll=-16.06243,-42.240073
Igreja Católica Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.062953,-42.240643&z=18&pll=-16.062953,-42.240643
Igreja Mundial do poder de deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06335,-42.240708&z=19&pll=-16.06335,-42.240708
Igreja universal Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.06378,-42.240668&z=19&pll=-16.06378,-42.240668
Assembleia de Deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.062976,-42.240049&z=19&pll=-16.062976,-42.240049
Grafite Homem Rico Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063035,-42.239814&z=19&pll=-16.063035,-42.239814
Quadra de esportes Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063354,-42.240043&z=19&pll=-16.063354,-42.240043
Academia ao Ar livre Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063419,-42.239802&z=20&pll=-16.063419,-42.239802
Igreja universal Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063591,-42.240161&z=19&pll=-16.063591,-42.240161
Assembleia de Deus Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063775,-42.240025&z=19&pll=-16.063775,-42.240025
Igreja evangélica Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063771,-42.239797&z=19&pll=-16.063771,-42.239797
Igreja pentecostal Da paz espiritual Fake
https://intel.ingress.com/?ll=-16.063948,-42.239263&z=19&pll=-16.063948,-42.239263
Looks like someone just posted another fake place🙃...
@NianticGiffard Is there any report or is it under analysis?
The report is under analysis, I'll write back once we have information.
Teve um cara que mandou um quadro na própria sala e tentou disfaçar muito mal. -_-
We have reviewed the reported Wayspots and have taken action on them and 2 Wayfinders in accordance with our policies.